The day book. (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, March 20, 1917, LAST EDITION, Image 10

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BASEBALL SPORTS OF ALL SORTS BOXINGNO SHOW FOR YOUNG PITCHERSWITH SOX LIEBOLD IN RIGHTBy Mark ShieldsThere will be no changes in themake-up of the regular White Soxpitching staff. The .-men who borethe burden last season will againhave the places of honor. No rookies have a chance to break throughthe strong front, stronger Since JimScott began to take his duty seriously and train diligently.This is the only inference drawnfrom the action of Manager Rowlandin yesterday turning back PitcherEarl Ainsworth to Terre Haute ofthe Central1 league. Ainsworth wasthe best-looking rookie in the Hosecamp and pitched several commenda1 le innings in the practice sessions,u is believed a string has been attached to him and he may be recalled during the latter part of theimpending season.Walker, a catcher, and Lamars, apitcher, were at the same time sentto Quincy of the Three-Bye league.They failed to measure up to specifications. Several other young pitchers will be disposed of before theteam reaches home. Comparatively few exhibition games are cardedand regulars will be used in the boxthe greater part of the time to giveihem plenty of practice and exercise.Nemo Liebold, after two years offruitless trying in a Sox uniform, atlast seems destined for a regular jobin right field and the honor of firstfacing the alien pitcher each afternoon. Eldred, the young outfielderfrom the Northwestern league hasnot hit vigorously "and his throwingarm is not overly strong. The factthat Liebold is given next crack atthe Job Eddie Murphy is sick is astrong indication that John Collinswill be returned to his old berth onlyas a last resort. NLiebold is no better than he hasbeen for the past two seasons. He isa hard man to pitch to, uses his headat the plate, runs bases with intelligence, can catch any ball in his territory and knows when, where andhow to throw. Each time Nemo hasreceived a chance with the SouthSiders he displayed all of thesequalifications, but they didn't keephim on the job.With Liebold or Eddie Murphy inright field there will be a noticeableand notable Increase in the attack ofthe Hose. With Liebold out, there thefielding will be as effective as in thelast few seasons. Murphy is not sogood on defense, but he is such a remarkable attacking force that aslight deficiency in defense ran beforgiven.At any rate, there seems to be adisposition to strengthen the rightfielding of the club, a departmentthat, with first base, was no asset in1916.If the Cubs prove a disappointmentthis season fans are going to pointto the athletes ahd place all of theblame there. Which will not be entirely just. The club is being giventoo much work'for this season of theyear, and already harmful results arebeing developed.In the middle of March the clubwas forced to go through a doubleheader. Exhibition games are carded 'each day and there will be nobreaks between now and the openingof the National league season. Theplayers know they are being given astiff assignment, and it it doubtful ifManager Mitchell, could he have hisown way, would follow the trainingschedule mapped.In past seasons the White Sox triedthe same program arranged for theCubs this spring, and results werealways harmful. This season, undersane direction, the players are muchfarther advanced than ever before atthe same time.